Introducing DocuVault: Where Your Important Documents are Organized
The DocuVault allows a user to organize important documents and information in their life, and for future access.
Locating your DocuVault
Accessing your DocuVault
Verification Option 1:
If you originally signed up for Heirloom with your Google account, you will receive a temporary pin emailed to you that you can use to open your DocuVault.
Verification Option 2:
If you originally signed up for Heirloom with an email and a password, you will be asked to identify yourself with your account password in order to access your DocuVault. This password will be your unique key to your vault every time you wish to access it.
Please note your DocuVault has an Auto-Lock timer set to 5 minutes to maintain your vault's security. Of course, you can extend your access and refresh the timer back to 5 minutes if you are uploading many files consecutively.
This “Extend Access” button is located on the top right corner of your DocuVault home page, next to the timer displaying your remaining minutes and seconds before it auto-locks.
Step 1: Create a new Document
Once you are inside your DocuVault, you can add anything that you would like to remain secure during your lifetime and posthumously, such as funeral arrangements, legal documents or messages to your Trustee(s).
For a seamless process, we recommend having any media or links ready and accessible on your device before you add a new document, due to a 5 minute time limit which may run out while you're uploading a file.
Step 2: Create a Title & Describe your Attachment
You will need to give it a relevant title to make your DocuVault files navigable during and after your life, along with an accurate description.
You can create a DocuVault file with a photo, and/or a link, and/or a document.
Step 3: Upload Your File
When uploading documents, the following file types are supported: .docx, .pdf and .xls.
After uploading the relevant media files and/or links, you can click “Next”.
Once your submission is complete you can view it in your DocuVault, along with a brief summary of the number of attachments and its date of creation.
Managing Your DocuVault Files
If you need to edit or delete your submission, you will find the pencil icon (for editing) and the three dots (for deleting) on the top right corner which will allow you to do so.
Congratulations! You've learnt how to make your most important information secure.
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